| Literature DB >> 31556367 |
William A Rutala1, Maria F Gergen2, Emily E Sickbert-Bennett1,3, Deverick J Anderson4, David J Weber1,3.
Abstract
A novel disinfectant studied using an EPA protocol demonstrated sustained antimicrobial activity (ie, 3-5 log10 reduction) in 5 minutes after 24 hours for Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, Candida auris, carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli and antibiotic-susceptible E. coli, and Enterobacter spp. Only ∼2 log10 reduction occurred with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter spp and K. pneumoniae, and antibiotic-susceptible K. pneumoniae.Entities:
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31556367 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2019.260
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ISSN: 0899-823X Impact factor: 3.254